Senior Welding Engineer

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. As a Senior Welding Engineer at Caterpillar, you will lead and participate in the design and process development of structural components to ensure outstanding strength and fatigue performance in CWL. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of welding automation in Caterpillar’s China facilities, ensuring high welding efficiency and low welding costs.

Provided on side welding technology service for CWL automatic welding line building & upgrading, and BCP structure welding process development. Possess strong expertise in advanced welding assembly of construction machinery structural components and automated production in welding plants, and drive the application of new welding technologies in Caterpillar ’ s China facilities. Understand the production processes of welded structural components in Caterpillar China plants, and support upgrades in welding plant layout and material flow in Caterpillar China structural component facilities. Support Caterpillar ’ s structural component engineering design team by optimizing structural component designs based on welding characteristics and practices in China. Analyze failed welded components to identify the direct causes of failure, and assist in benchmarking competitors ’ welded parts to better understand their quality levels and cost control practices.

Descriptors Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Level Working Knowledge: • Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance. • Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions. • Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns. • Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand. • Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions. Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Level Working Knowledge: • Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process. • Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas. • Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes. • Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns. • Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives. Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Level Extensive Experience: • Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching. • Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience. • Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position. • Communicates well downward, upward, and outward. • Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement. • Maintains focus on the topic at hand. Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given